Pretty simple here. If you plan to tow for watersports, then the 6cyl is the
ONLY way to go. I don't know how big your boys are, or how big they'll get,
but it's the torque you'll get from a 6 to get the skiier up, and get the
boat on plane. I can promise you that if you get a 4cyl, you'll be
disappointed.... for watersports. It's cheaper to get the 6 now, rather than
get another boat in a year or two from now when you realize your mistake.

--Mike

"CTBob" wrote in message
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I have sort of an "open" question. I currently have an older (1982)
15.5' trihull with 70HP outboard. I am looking into buying a new boat
and would like some of your opinions on 4 cyl vs. 6 cyl. I'm looking
for a bowrider 17' to 19' length. I have been noticing that most of
the boats in this size range have the 4cyl engines, but some (most)
offer a 6 cyl option. It would be used mostly in fresh water lakes
for pleasure/ fishing/ tubing/ some watersking and wakeboarding. I
have two boys who think "the faster, the better". Is the 6 cyl
option generally worth the extra money? Would the 4 cyl generally be
underpowered? I have heard both good and bad regarding both engines.
Any comments would be appreciated.

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